Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly

Autobiography of one of the most well-known actors in the world, peppered with incredible life lessons from his childhood in India up to the present-day, filming a NBC drama series in NYC.

Anupam Kher's life story is nothing short of a grand masala box office hit. It has drama, comedy, romance and even action! Who knew that a boy from a small town in India would one day become one of the most recognized actors in the world and go on to win various national and international awards for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts?
A powerhouse of talent with over 530 films (and counting) in his repertoire, Anupam Kher stands out not only because of his iconic bald head, but also for his forthright views and opinions, however controversial they may be. He has always been distinct and offbeat. His autobiography is, too . . . for it is not just a chronological account of his life with behind-the-scenes looks at both Bollywood and Hollywood. It's also peppered with incredible life lessons that are bound to resonate with every reader.
Here is a kaleidoscopic peep into the life and times of a true genius and forever entertainer.A gold-medalist from the National School of Drama, New Delhi, actor-producer-writer-motivational speaker Anupam Kher is a prolific actor, with over 530 films (in several languages, both in India and the West), 100 plays, and numerous TV shows to his credit. He is a winner of two National awards, eight Filmfare awards, and a BAFTA nomination besides having been conferred with the Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema.

Having started his career with films such as Saaransh and Daddy in India, he has featured in mainstream Hollywood films such as Silver Linings Playbook, Hotel Mumbai, The Big Sick and The Family Man, and has worked with directors such as Ang Lee, David O. Russell, Woody Allen, Gurinder Chadha and Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Presently, Kher shuttles between Mumbai and New York where he is one of the lead actors on the hit NBC show New Amsterdam.